Premier says reform efforts will be pushed

Achievements have not come easily, Li tells State Council plenary meeting

China will push for greater reform, opening-up and innovation to keep the Chinese economy running in a reasonable range for high-quality development this year, Premier Li Keqiang said at a plenary meeting of the State Council on Monday in Beijing.

He said the government is faced with heavy work tasks that also bear great significance, as China will realize its goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects in 2020.

Greater efforts should be made to improve the business environment, guide public expectations, boost the vitality of market entities, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries and foster new growth drivers, he said.